All Obituaries

Richard (Tite) Rogers of Louisville, Kentucky passed away Monday, September 26, 2022 at Baptist Health Hospital in Louisville.  He was born October 15, 1938 in Adair County, Kentucky. He was a graduate of Adair County High School, member of the former 18th Street Baptist Church, and a Master Mason of the Shively Lodge #951, Grand Lodge of Kentucky F. & A.M., and a 32nd degree Mason in the Louisville Scottish Rite.  As a master plumber for 59 years, he worked for Mose Franck...

Joe Russell Grant, 78, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Saturday, September 24, 2022 at his home. He was born December 1, 1943, to the late Joe Tom and Mildred Evelyn Bennett Grant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters Thomasine Loy and Charlene Blair, and a brother, Donnie Grant . He worked many years for Osh Kosh B’Gosh. Survivors include: His wife – Mary Louise Grider Grant of Columbia One son – Tony Grant and wife Marian of...

John W. Holtzclaw, 83, of Campbellsville, Kentucky, died Friday, September 23, 2022 at Norton Hospital in Louisville. He was born November 3, 1938, in Adair County, to the late J.W. and Lula Blair Holtzclaw.  He united in marriage to Carolyn Keltner in 1972 and she preceded him in death on February 23, 1998.  He later united in marriage to Earlene Bright on June 10, 2000 and she preceded him in death on July 27, 2019.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Albert...

Helen Louise Butler, 76, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Saturday, September 17, 2022 at TJ Health/Columbia Emergency Room. She was born May 6, 1946, in Cane Valley, Kentucky, to the late William Elza and Lonetta Thomas Humphress.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Wallace Humphress, Joe Humphress, Wayne Humphress and Billy Humphress. Louise was a member of Egypt Christian Church serving in several capacities and a member of the ladies group...

Darrell Phillip Bailey, 61, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, September 16, 2022 at Bowling Green Medical Center He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Bailey Survivors include: His wife – Bridget Lloyd Bailey of Columbia One son – D.J. Bailey of Louisville Two sisters – Vanessa Bailey and Shelley Waters both of Bardstown A half-sister – Felicia Freeman of Springfield, Tennessee Several other relatives and friends The family has chosen Cremation and...

  On Thursday, September 15, 2022, the Death Angel peacefully claimed Earlene Willis Thomas at her home, surrounded by loved ones.  She was born August 15, 1946 in Adair County to the late Earl and Jennie Vee Ewing Willis.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Kay Willis Scott, and Clara Lee Flowers, one brother, Ralph Willis.  Earlene was raised with great family traditions. So, it’s so befitting to say that her and her late...

Joseph Clayton “Sonny” Vance, 82, of Cane Valley, Kentucky, died Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 12:04 A.M. at TJ Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. He was born October 7, 1939, in Campbellsville, to the late George and Esther Pyles Vance.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Brenda Ehling Vance and a sister, Eleanor DeWitt. Sonny was a Civil Engineer and was well known for his woodworking skills. He attended Great Oak Ministries and...

Jason McClintock, 42, of Knifley, Kentucky, died Tuesday, September 13, 2022 in Knifley. Survivors include: His parents – Kenneth McClintock and Margaret Hance both of Knifley His wife – Rebecca Parnell McClintock of Knifley Five sons – Branden McClintock, Caleb Shepperson, Adain McClintock, Kainen Sidebottom and Hunter McClintock all of Knifley Four daughters – Erika McClintock (Harry Flinn), Crystal McClintock (Michael Casarez), Aubree McClintock and Katie...

Rachel Grant, 94, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 4:00 A.M. at her home. She was preceded by her parents, Lucian and Dorthy Burris Moss, her husband, Lawrence “Dick” Grant, one son, David Lane Grant and two grandchildren, Stewart Randal Grant, Jr. and Chris Grant. Rachel was a member of Pickett’s Chapel Church, a farmer and homemaker. Survivors include: One son – Stewart Randal Grant of Columbia Five grandchildren – Nathaniel...

Anita Denson Keltner, 94, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, September 9, 2022 at 4:15 A.M. at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was born June 5, 1928, to the late Luther Thomas and Elnora Beulah Ballenger Denson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Robert Keltner, her son-in-law, Terry Allen Akin, four brothers, Edwin, Marvin, Wesley and Leslie Denson and four sisters, Pearl Vaughan Miller, Margie Pickett, Ethelean Keltner and Edith Dean...